Posts Tagged ‘2011 Ford Fiesta review’

The Ford Fiesta has a stylish shape one normally wouldn't expect in the "econobox" segment.

The idea seemed preposterous: Three people, one medium-sized dog, two sets of golf clubs (minus one of the bags), three duffel bags and all the usual paraphernalia – including 10 pairs of shoes(?) – required for a long weekend at the lake. But how to stuff all that stuff in a subcompact? Yes, we knew there would be complaints, but we undertake this research for you, the loyal readers.

Somehow, we crammed it all in. Looked like a clown car with all the people and stuff popping out of this Ford Fiesta upon arrival, but it illustrates a point: It is possible to travel comfortably in a subcompact. We even had room to take home a couple of gifts and knick knacks purchased at the annual craft fair.

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An added bonus was superb mileage: Over a week spent with the Fiesta, mostly traveling on rural two lanes, we averaged 39 mpg. This thing doesn’t so much sip fuel, it dabs a rag in it and wrings out every last drop.

Following a groundbreaking social media campaign, it seems that Ford has been telling us about the Fiesta for a long time. Now that it is here, it’s easy to see what all the fuss was about.

The Fiesta has fun styling details, nifty interior touches and some clever features. It’s entertaining and easy to drive.(more…)